Keeping the Brain Younger, Nicotine Pouches & Shooting Someone

A 12-year study of over 1,600 adults found that those who closely followed the MIND diet—rich in leafy greens, berries, fish, and olive oil, while limiting fried foods and red meat—had brains that appeared roughly 2.5 years younger on MRI scans.  A new University of Michigan‑led survey finds that …

Cesar Chavez Sexual Abuse Allegations & Meteor Breaks Sound Barrier

Dolores Huerta, the iconic United Farm Workers leader, publicly accused co-founder Cesar Chavez of sexually assaulting her twice in the 1960s and fathering two of her children—claims she kept secret for decades to protect the movement. She revealed the allegations to coincide with The New York Time…

The Must-Stop Restaurant On Your Way To Sequoia National Park

A century-old schoolhouse in Sanger has been transformed into Schoolhouse Restaurant & Tavern, delivering unexpectedly high-end fare that surprises in a rural farm setting. Chef Ryan Jackson, a Napa Valley veteran who grew up nearby, uses local produce to create gourmet dishes—like spectacular frie…

California Politicians Call For Suspension Of Gas Tax To Lower Prices

Soaring gas prices — topping $5.50 a gallon in parts of California — are reigniting calls to suspend the state’s 88‑cent gas tax, the highest in the nation. Supporters say it would give drivers relief, while Gov. Gavin Newsom and consumer advocates argue it would mostly pad oil company profits and …

Markwayne Mullin Confirmation Hearings & Raw Cheddar Cheese

Sen. Markwayne Mullin faced a tense Senate Judiciary hearing as Trump’s nominee for Homeland Security Secretary, where Senators—including Republican Rand Paul—pressed him on past comments defending violence, unexplained “classified trips,” and lack of clarity around mass-deportation plans. Please …

Chavez Fallout & Restoring Former Street Names

Councilmember Miguel Arias plans to introduce a motion on March 26 proposing to restore the original names—California Avenue, Ventura Street, and Kings Canyon Road—to segments previously renamed Cesar Chavez Boulevard. The move comes in response to sexual abuse allegations against Chavez, which hav…

Assemblymember Arambula Appears at Divorce Hearing

Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula and his wife Elizabeth appeared at a Fresno County divorce hearing where a judge ordered mediation on child custody, finances, and asset division — including claims he didn't return to see his kids since January and withdrew nearly $920,000 from shared accounts. As h…

Cesar Chavez Allegations and Dolores Huerta’s Statement

Dolores Huerta, the iconic United Farm Workers leader, publicly accused co-founder Cesar Chavez of sexually assaulting her twice in the 1960s and fathering two of her children—claims she kept secret for decades to protect the movement. She revealed the allegations to coincide with The New York Time…

Tuesdays with Terry: Lobster Budgets, AI, Bigfoot and Old Gaming Consoles

The Wall Street Journal criticizes the Pentagon for spending millions on luxury seafood, including lobster, and other high‑end catering, arguing it reflects a culture of unchecked excess inside the Defense Department.  AI chatbots are now “poisoning” academic research by inventing realistic-soundi…

Tuesdays with Terry: Iran News Coverage & A Counterterrorism Official Resigns

The Wall Street Journal argues that coverage of Iran has become relentlessly one‑sided and alarmist, dominated by worst‑case scenarios that downplay Tehran’s own aggression and internal weaknesses. The editorial says Americans are being fed “only bad news fit to print,” distorting public understand…